Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Six-panel folding screen; ink, color, and gold on paper
Dimensions: 33 1/16 in. x 12 ft. 1/8 in. (84 x 366 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Jane Phyllis Krauss, 1986
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Multi-panel screen with small scenes of people, buildings, and landscapes on a gold background
Detailed Description
The image displays a six-panel folding screen, primarily gold in color, adorned with numerous detailed scenes of human activity within architectural structures and natural settings. The gold background is textured, resembling clouds or mist, and separates and frames the detailed scenes. The screen is composed of six vertical panels, hinged together, creating a continuous, unfolding panorama. The overall composition features a series of interconnected scenes, often defined by open-sided buildings, elevated walkways, and courtyards. Small figures, dressed in robes or layered garments, are engaged in diverse activities, both indoors and outdoors. Buildings are typically depicted with white walls, dark brown roofs, and interior details in red, green, and blue. The figures' clothing also features a palette of reds, blues, greens, and whites. Outdoor elements include undulating green hills, areas of light blue water, and stylized trees with green foliage and brown trunks. In the lower central panels, a body of water with several boats carrying figures is visible. Bridges and staircases connect different parts of the architectural complexes. Some scenes show large groups of people gathered, while others depict individuals or smaller, more intimate interactions.
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